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Deaths in Grand Meadow house fire ruled homicide and suicide

(ABC 6 News) – The Mower County Sheriff’s Office has determined the causes of deaths for three boys and a man found dead following a house fire in Grand Meadow. Related: One man, three juveniles dead following Grand Meadow house fire; investigation underway Mower County Sheriff Steven Sandvik said 38-year-old Levi David Christenson, the father […]

Grand Meadow, MN · 13h

Minnesota Now

Rochester Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Drug Conviction

A Rochester man with an extensive criminal past has been sent to prison for a drug conviction.

Rochester, MN · 21h

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

First responders on scene of Rochester crash

(ABC 6 News) — First responders are at the scene of a crash in SW Rochester. The crash took place at the intersection of Salem Road SW and Fox Valley Drive SW. Those traveling in the area should remain aware of first responders, pedestrians, and any debris in the area. Details have not been provided […]

Rochester, MN · 9h

KIMT

No ID needed: Free turkey drive-through in Austin Nov. 14

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corporation is teaming up with Hy-Vee, the United Way of Mower County and local organizations to give away thousands of turkeys to help families prepare for the holidays. The Hometown Turkey Takeover will happen Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the Mower...

Austin, MN · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

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Snow Crab And Sushi Pile Up At This Roomy Rochester Buffet Minnesota Seafood Lovers Swear By

Some buffets look plain from the parking lot and stay plain inside. This one in Rochester, Minnesota, plays a different trick. The outside barely hints at what waits beyond the doors, and that surprise is half the fun. Inside, there is a dedicated sushi station, trays of crab legs that vanish fast, a grill where cooks make your custom bowl, and a pond full of big koi fish that kids love to visit.

Rochester, MN · 22h

KDHL AM 920

Driver With Revoked License Captured After Police Chase in Northeast Rochester Neighborhood

A Rochester officer spotted a driver holding his phone with both hands early Saturday. He pulled over, but the driver said 'maaaaaan' and took off. Jerry Timothy Brown Jr. now faces a felony fleeing charge.

Rochester, MN · 2d

fox9.com

Authorities find cache of guns, ammo at Minnesota felon's home: Charges

WALTHAM, Minn. (FOX 9) - A convicted felon in southern Minnesota is facing felony charges after authorities uncovered a huge cache of guns and ammo at his home. Matthew Pyburn, 39, of Waltham, Minnesota, is facing 20 separate counts of being a violent felon in possession of a firearm or ammo.

Waltham, MN · 11h

KIMT

Cause of Jan. 9 SW Rochester house fire that killed two men undetermined

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- State investigators have released findings from a deadly house fire that killed two men in southwest Rochester last January. Gregory Dison, 60, and Duane Kari, 60, died in the fire at the home on 822 Fox Point Lane SW. According to a report from the State Fire Marshal, the men were working on a truck in Dison's garage when the fire broke out.

Rochester, MN · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

Meet Karen MacLaughlin: The next Olmsted County Attorney

(ABC 6 News) – Olmsted County voters elected Karen MacLaughlin to lead the county attorney’s office. MacLaughlin isn’t new to elected office or the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office. She’s served on the Rochester School Board since 2021 and spent over 16 years as an assistant attorney for the county. However, something that is new is […]

Olmsted County, MN · 9h

rootrivercurrent.org

Rural Veterinarians Share Stories of a Changing Profession

FILLMORE COUNTY—Imagine it is winter, 2:00 a.m. and you get a call from a local farmer that a cow is struggling to give birth to a calf. The cow is out in the field in two feet of snow. You happen to be the veterinarian who has served the community for many years and know the pride and investment this farmer has in his herd. It is your job, 24/7 to jump in your truck, tractor or snowmobile and get to the scene.

Fillmore County, MN · 1d

KEYC

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Multiple southern Minnesota counties to receive statewide aid after severe storms

Minnesota (KTTC) – Governor Tim Walz (DFL) announced Wednesday he is authorizing state disaster assistance for four southern Minnesota counties affected by severe flooding and two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will go toward helping Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Waseca counties recover from flooding that began...

Minnesota · 19h

KFIL Radio

Veterans Can Eat Free at 10 SE Minnesota Restaurants on November 11th

Veterans can eat free in Rochester and SE Minnesota on Veterans Day. See 10 restaurants offering free meals, plus haircuts, bagels, and car washes.

Minnesota · 1d

KIMT

Townies gets another chance to negotiate future at Soldiers Field Park

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — Townies Philly Kitchen & Bar has another opportunity to negotiate its future at Soldiers Field Park after the Rochester Park Board declined to move forward with a staff recommendation to replace the current concessionaire. Townies to close Soldiers Field location as city recommends new concessionaire.

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Townies May Have Been Saved - Second Chance After Over 2,500 Sign Petition

Is Townies closing? Not yet. The Rochester Park Board will negotiate a new agreement with the Soldiers Field concessions operator.

Rochester, MN · 13h

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

Rochester Public School Board discusses member replacement

The Rochester Public School Board has decided how they will fill Karen MacLaughlin’s seat after she won election for Olmsted County Attorney.

winonapost.com

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St. Charles moves forward with South Fork housing development

With a shortage of available housing lots and growing concerns about affordability, the city of St. Charles is taking a more active role in residential development through its South Fork Community Development Initiative, a project officials hope will bring more than 120 housing units to the community. The city is preparing land in the South Fork neighborhood for a variety of potential housing options, including single-family homes, twinhomes, duplexes, townhomes and a possible apartment complex. The initiative is intended to make residential construction more attainable by having the city prepare the land and infrastructure before private builders and individual homeowners take over construction. The hope is for construction to begin in Spring 2027.

St Charles, MN · 13h

KDHL AM 920

Vote Today: Photo of Rochester Girl Is Competing for $10,000

Rochester girl's Lake Superior photo advanced to Round 2 of America’s Favorite Photos. Vote daily to help her win $10,000.

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Owatonna People's Press

New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 23h

KIMT

Rochester National Community Survey says city is a good place to live, construction is a concern

Rochester residents are making their voices heard in a new community survey. They say the city has bright spots, but there is continued growing uncertainty about major projects, construction and the economy.

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Realtor.com News & Insights

Rochester Buyers Face Fewer New Listings as Homes Sit Longer

Rochester buyers found homes spending more time on the market, while a sharp drop in new listings left fewer fresh options to consider.